Stinky Sardines and Roses by Natalina Reis

Description

A murder. A merman. And a romance that smells faintly of sardines.

In Stinky Sardines and Roses, Natalina Reis serves up a delightfully offbeat paranormal romance where seaside charm meets supernatural intrigue. Blue is perfectly content living his low-key life selling fish, flirting with locals, and enjoying the coastal breeze. Being a merman? Barely worth mentioning these days.

Until one of his customers drops dead.

Now Blue is the prime suspect in a very fishy murder, and suddenly his easygoing life is tangled in suspicion, gossip, and a whole lot of unwanted attention.

Enter Rose.

A brooding detective with the Portuguese Paranormal Police, Rose is all sharp edges and serious business. He’s here to solve a murder, not entertain Blue’s endless chatter or dazzling smile. But as the investigation deepens—twisting through ancient magic, hidden histories, and supernatural politics—keeping things strictly professional becomes increasingly… complicated.

Because Blue refuses to stay out of the case.
And Rose may not want him to.

Between a ghostly white dog, eccentric seaside locals, and a mystery that refuses to stay simple, sparks begin to fly hotter than a Portuguese summer. What starts as irritation turns into intrigue… and maybe something neither of them expected.

Charming, funny, and full of heart, Stinky Sardines and Roses blends magical mystery with queer romance, proving that sometimes the strangest cases lead to the sweetest endings.

Book Details
Author: Natalina Reis
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: April 7, 2026
ISBN: 192325264X